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Pastors Converge on the State House

[gtxvideo vid='awNu6Hhr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/awNu6Hhr.jpg' vtitle='Pastor's Converge on the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday pastors from across the state gathered at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Dozens of pastors started the day  at the…

Harward, Petraeus Eyed for National Security Adviser

In the immediate aftermath of national security adviser Michael Flynn’s resignation, ABC News has learned that retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward and former CIA Director David Petraeus are two of the potential candidates to replace him.

UN to Hold Emergency Meeting

The UN Security Council is expected to meet Monday to talk about North Korea's latest missile test Sunday.

Reaction to Court Upholding Travel Ban Block

[gtxvideo vid='lbxDoHYE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lbxDoHYE.jpg' vtitle='Reaction to Court Upholding Travel Ban Block'] CNN-- President Donald Trump's travel ban will remain blocked after a federal appeals court ruled they are upholding the decision  late Thursday. The ruling came from a three-judge panel. It…

Exclusive Series: SLED Takes Strong Stand Against Medical Marijuana

[gtxvideo vid='rxxy7oaS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rxxy7oaS.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: SLED Stands Strongly Against...'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark…

SC Gas Tax Bill to Fix Roads Headed to House Floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill raising South Carolina's gas tax and a number of other fees to put an additional $600 million a year into state roads is on its way to the House floor. The House Ways and…

SC Woman Accused of Kidnapping Pleads Not Guilty

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A South Carolina woman accused of taking a baby from a Jacksonville, Florida, hospital and raising the child as her own has pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and interference of custody. The Florida Times-Union…

Fast Against Silence

Three Clemson University professors are refusing to eat in protest over The President's Travel Ban.

Trump: 'Bad High School Student' Would Know Ban Is Legal

President Donald Trump today attacked those challenging his travel ban, saying even a "bad high school student" would understand the law that confers upon the president the power to restrict immigration.

Wednesday Morning Menu

We have a list of events happening throughout the Midlands in your Tuesday Morning Menu.

Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary

The Senate will vote today on the confirmation of Michigan education activist Betsy DeVos to serve as the Trump administration’s secretary of education -- a tally that is likely to require Vice President Mike Pence’s tie-breaking ballot.

Fixing SC Roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the federal government for $5 billion to help repair South Carolina's crumbling roads and bridges. The Republican governor also indicated in his letter Monday to President Donald Trump that he disapproves…

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